Total Crime Rate
47.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Fishcombe Road area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe , and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fishcombe Road (TQ5 8RB) in the last 12 months was 47.8 per 1,000 residents and was 29.3% lower than the Furzeham with Summercombe average (67.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fishcombe Road (TQ5 8RB), the main crime hotspot is near Fishcombe Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Alma Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | The Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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